Illuminators' Student Scholarship Program

Students, as you prepare to submit your scholarship application, be sure follow these required steps:

• Complete the Student Application (PDF) or Student Application (Word) (available online)

• Complete required essays as description on the student application

• Include a summary of school and community activities that you have participated in, as well as honors received, and offices held.

• Submit your most recent official school transcript of your grades from high school, vocational school, or college (your transcript must be submitted with application)

• Include a photocopy of your SAT/ACT scores

• Indicate the name of the retailer or trade company sponsoring your application

• Please provide a slide with your picture

• Be sure that your application is submitted by February 1st.

Students - Eligibility & Requirements

Scholarships for higher education will be awarded to eligible high school seniors, and college students with one or more years of undergraduate work remaining, who work for a food related industry or are a direct relative of anyone who is associated with a current member organization of the Illuminators, California Grocers Association or Western Association of Food Chains.

Criteria selection is based upon overall analysis of high school grade point average, SAT/ACT scores, school and community activities, moral character, etc.  A special merit scholarship will be awarded to an individual who has overcome personal adversities or exhibits unusual need, and demonstrated admirable gains in academic standings.  Applicants must submit a completed application to Scholarship Committee Chairperson no later than February 1st of each year.  Final selection is to be made and announced by The Illuminator Memorial Scholarship Committee no later than May 15 of each year.  Once a recipient has been selected and has enrolled in an accredited college or university, the award will be deposited with the registrar of the college or university.  The funds will be applied against the recipient’s expenses for tuition, fees, books, etc.